Thread: Ute or wagon

^^^ what he said! Also they get better resale $.

If I ever sell it...

I guess the weight of numbers is certainly with the wagon. Looks clear-cut.

Get the ute, much more versatile in my (not very) humble opinion. As far as load space goes I'd be worried about tearing seats etc by putting things in a wagon. Then again as long as you're buying a defender you're buying the right vehicle, no matter which varient you choose.

get the crew cab, i just bought one, i did look at the single cab, but you just cant adjust the seat, its jammed against the back of the cab.
i had thought about one for a few seconds and then returned to the CC, if you need to move something big you have 3.5t capacity with a braked trailer,anjd they just look great.
good luck.

Originally Posted by jc109

I can't decide. Should I just get both?

Of course - the simplest solution all along

jc109 Have you ever had a single cab Landy? Drive one if you haven't -not much room behind your head especially if you are taller.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

jc109 Have you ever had a single cab Landy? Drive one if you haven't -not much room behind your head especially if you are taller.

Just to add to Vlad I have had both ute and wagon, the ute without a load in the back has suspension akin to a billycart (IMO) whereas the wagon is a more comfortable driver. If your not doing much serious 4X4 or camping go the wagon, build a bed base for the back stash all the necessities under it and sleep in it. Your a trady I take it so this would be an easy achiever keep it light for removal and your away. There is possibly a thread on this topic, I built mine out of Aluminium square tube and joiners been great and is a breeze to remove when needed.
Garry

G'day guys. Thanks again for all your input. I think I'll do the sensible thing and take both for a spin before I sign over my hard-earned, but I'm pretty certain the wagon is where I'll go. I guess I could always drop a cab roof on the SIII if I still felt I needed a ute. I know the missus would be happier with a wagon. They are a bit prettier.

I thought i'd have started a raging debate with a question like this, but you've all been quite calm. We landy crowd are a very polite bunch aren't we?